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From the article "Detroit braces for barbs as Super Bowl comes to town "

By SARAH KARUSH, Associated Press Writer
Published December 22, 2005

"For a city widely associated with riots, murder and lousy weather, officials are hoping the Feb. 5 game at Ford Field will be their chance to impress a new image upon the influx of influential out-of-towners."

What, activities are being downgraded to muggings and petty larceny?